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2 Giugno 2026

Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Submission in Cisterna di Latina: Supporting Sustainable Territorial Development Through Environmental Planning

#Project SETIN recently contributed to the preparation of the Preliminary Environmental Report supporting the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening process for a planning initiative in the Municipality of Cisterna di Latina, in the Lazio Region, Italy. The assignment was developed by the technical team composed of Alessandro Piazzi and Riccardo Leone, who coordinated the environmental, territorial and planning analyses required to support an informed decision-making process. The work focused on the assessment of the environmental, landscape and land-use context of the area, as

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16 Aprile 2026

PPG Sri Lanka – 1st Field Mission

#Project – update Between 25 February and 7 March 2026, SETIN conducted a mission in Sri Lanka in support of the preparation of the GEF-8 IUCN project “Strengthening Climate-Resilient and Integrated Landscape Management in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.” The project aims to promote an integrated approach to landscape management across the Central Highlands Landscape, enhancing ecosystem resilience, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening coordination among institutions and sectors. The mission began in Colombo with a series of bilateral meetings with key stakeholders,

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17 Febbraio 2026

Papua New Guinea National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP): Progress Update on Ongoing Activities 

#Project Supported by the GEF and implemented in partnership with UNDP Papua New Guinea and CEPA, SETIN continues to advance its technical support to the Papua New Guinea National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP) process in Papua New Guinea, contributing to the ongoing review and strengthening of national biodiversity planning frameworks. On 12 January, two key deliverables were formally submitted: Deliverable 2 – Inception Workshop Report, documenting the outcomes of the four-day NBSAP workshop held in Port Moresby, including the main discussions,

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20 Gennaio 2026

New Assignment: GEF Project Preparation for Inclusive Management of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands Landscape

We are pleased to announce that SETIN has signed a contract with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and has officially started a nine-month assignment to support the preparation of a GEF-funded project in the Central Highlands Landscape of Sri Lanka (CHLSL), a UNESCO World Heritage area: “Inclusive management of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka for conservation of globally significant biodiversity and ecological integrity”. The project aims to strengthen community and ecosystem resilience through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), underpinned by

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4 Dicembre 2025

SETIN Environment Team-Building: strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing in Rome 

From 18 to 27 November 2025, the SETIN Environment team gathered in Rome for a team-building event designed to reinforce collaboration and strengthen internal coordination across ongoing and upcoming assignments. The initiative created space for structured dialogue, exchange of expertise and peer learning among colleagues.  The programme featured dedicated sessions on AI applications, procurement case studies, a GEF focus day and internal coordination activities. These discussions supported a collective reflection on processes, challenges and opportunities, ensuring that technical insights and operational

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11 Novembre 2025

Empowering Communities for Global Impact: Video Presented at the IUCN World Conservation Congress Pre-Launch Event “Scaling Up CSO-Led Environmental Solutions – Launch of the GEF Small Grants Programme CSO Challenge” (12 October 2025)

SETIN has completed the preparation of the GEF CEO Endorsement Request and the Project Document for the GEF Small Grants Programme – CSO Challenge Program (Project Preparation Grant), which will be implemented in the coming months. This marks an important step in advancing locally driven environmental innovation and sustainable development. The initiative was designed to establish a competitive funding mechanism that identifies, rewards, and supports innovative, high-impact environmental solutions led by civil society organizations (CSOs) around the world. With a special

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